Satoshi Energy

Project Development Director

United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 177 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationProcurementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringRenewable Energy

About the role

Our team brings deep expertise across electric power markets, project development, and software development, positioning us as trusted experts in this rapidly evolving market.
This role is ideal for an experienced development professional who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrives in high-growth startup environments.
You'll work closely with senior leadership to shape development strategy while maintaining deep involvement in day-to-day project execution.

You'll own a portfolio of projects, driving timelines, managing external partners, and ensuring successful delivery.
You'll manage relationships with data center operators, utilities, energy partners, and consultants, and play a key role in building scalable processes as we grow.
You will drive data center development projects from site identification through commercial operation, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining quality standards.
You will manage critical paths, remove blockers, and coordinate seamlessly across development stages.
You will mentor and develop project managers and junior team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
You will navigate complex negotiations, develop strong partnerships, and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
You will help build and refine development processes, templates, and best practices as the organization scales, contributing to operational excellence across the team.
Experience managing, mentoring, and developing team members with a track record of scaling teams and processes.
Comfortable with ambiguity, building processes from scratch, and adapting quickly to changing priorities.
We encourage each other to seek discipline and focus in all parts of life, so that we can always perform at our best on the job.

Your ability to bridge technical execution with business strategy will be essential.
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in data center or renewable development, with demonstrated ownership of projects from early-stage through commercial operation.
Strong knowledge of power infrastructure, interconnection processes, utility coordination, and electrical systems for large load facilities.
Experience with land acquisition, permitting, environmental review, and securing project entitlements.
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
Strong understanding of data center design, construction, power requirements, and operational needs across various use cases (hyperscale, colocation, edge, HPC/AI).

Preferred Skills Experience with colocated data center and renewable energy projects.

Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments.
Bonus plan, 401k, and equity participation.
Medical, Dental and Vision.
Phone and Internet stipend.
Home office stipend.
Benefits vary for international applicants.

Demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholder relationships including enterprise customers, utilities, engineering firms, and landowners.
We are seeking a Project Development Director to drive our Powered Land Development projects from concept through commercial operation, owning project execution, managing key stakeholder relationships, and contributing to strategic growth.
You will cultivate and manage relationships with data center customers, utilities, landowners, consultants, and engineering firms.
Company Culture We are free thinkers, we believe in meritocracy, we challenge assumptions meticulously, and we don't get overly emotional if we're wrong.

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